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The Louisiana Tigers at Gaines’ Mill

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Bert Dunkerly

Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat and the Louisiana Tigers loom large in Civil War history. Such a famous, and ferocious unit, and its commander, met its end outside of Richmond in June, 1862. At six feet, two inches, and weight about … Continue reading →

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